A Smith Carbine
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Rifled, two-stage, octagonal and round, swiveling, breech-loading, cal. 50 barrel, with fore-sight and foldaway rear sight. Iron frame marked MANUFACTURED BY / AM. N.M. CH.N. WKS. / SPRINGFIELD MASS.' and 'ADDRESS / POULTNEY & TRIMBLE / BALTIMORE USA.'. Some pitting. Saddle ring on the left side. Opening button inside the trigger-guard. Percussion primer. Wooden, smooth butt and fore-end, butt with inspection stamps. Serial number '17xx'. In working order. length 99,5 cm.
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dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Rifled, two-stage, octagonal and round, swiveling, breech-loading, cal. 50 barrel, with fore-sight and foldaway rear sight. Iron frame marked MANUFACTURED BY / AM. N.M. CH.N. WKS. / SPRINGFIELD MASS.' and 'ADDRESS / POULTNEY & TRIMBLE / BALTIMORE USA.'. Some pitting. Saddle ring on the left side. Opening button inside the trigger-guard. Percussion primer. Wooden, smooth butt and fore-end, butt with inspection stamps. Serial number '17xx'. In working order. length 99,5 cm.